- I told you it's a dangerous business! - I'm doing it for the sake of Takada.
Don't do just what you like!
This business is necessary for Takada's future.
President, let's do it!
Do you know what you're about to do?
Drop it immediately.
There's a scenery which you can't see if you don't stand at the top, right?
What a scenery might there be at the summit? That's what I want to see.
Has Yu opened it? Pandora's box.
What!?
An executive of a major developer paid money to Congressman Otawara
in order to promote the development.
Shouldn't it be only a matter of time until they will also come under investigation?
You are Takada Yu-san, right?
May we ask you to come with us as an important source of information in a case of bribery?
Number 1017, you have a visitor.
Sorry for letting you wait. He doesn't want any visits.
Is that so? I understand.
- Drop it immediately. - You're no longer the vice president.
What right do you have to tell me your opinion?
I'm speaking as your older brother who's worried about you.
Now you are
an excellent businessman that can be found everywhere.
Without any attraction at all.
I wonder if Yu is alright?
I went to visit him, but he didn't want to see me.
We're doing for him what we can.
Our legal advisor is also working on it.
At present, Yu
doesn't seem to admit that he handed money to Otawara.
Do you have the intention to offload this incident completely on Yu's shoulders?
He rushed into it all by himself. That's a fact.
For the sake of the company I must not get arrested too.
So you're saying you have no choice but to protect yourself
like the lizard cutting off its tail?
I am his father!
The truth is I want to go to him at once
and take his place!
I want to take his place.
We apologize for the inconvenience our director caused to you.
We are fully aware of it.
Yes. Excuse me.
- Where's Hikari-chan? - She left early.
Seems the share price is crashing.
Yu, are you alright?
Do you get proper sleep? And do you eat enough?
I've written a letter to you. You can read it later.
Sealing it was wrong,
but how should I have known that?
Hikari.
You and me are only co-workers.
In case you'll be asked,
you have nothing to do with me and you don't know anything.
That's what you must answer.
Yu...
Can I go back?
Number 1017, did you eat nothing again today?
Your body will not endure that.
Father, had you expected that this would happen?
I only had hoped it wouldn't happen.
Father.
I'm very sorry.
I messed up the company that you created with so much effort.
And on top of that,
I lost both of my sons.
I am a failure.
I've shifted the sole responsibility for this incident on Yu.
Aren't you disgusted?
For my personal safety I sacrifice my own son.
It's hard for you too.
If I was in your position, I'd make the same decision.
Besides, Takayuki,
you said you lost both your sons, but that's not true.
No matter what happens,
a family is a family.
There is no such thing as losing.
Father...
Is that true?
Yes.
Good-bye.
It was dad. Yu was released without criminal prosecution today.
I'm so glad.
The suspicious facts seem to be insufficient.
After 10 days, Yu must be exhausted.
Azusa, can't you go and pick him up?
Me?
If dad picked him up, the mass media would make a fuss,
and if I went, I might antagonize Yu even further.
If you go,
it's more considerate of Yu's feelings, I think.
If you appear there, it might make a difference.
Being successful is important,
but if you become too obsessed with it,
you end up losing the truly important things.
What are the truly important things for you?
Who is always by your side?
Think about it and act accordingly.
I'm very sorry.
Don't do just what you like!
Yu. In any case, take a good rest now.
What will happen then
we'll see later.
Is Yu really still asleep?
Yes. He's sleeping for 2 days already.
Yu! Are you alright?
Haven't you become a little thin?
Yu. For the company,
this incident is the result of your arbitrary act.
By dismissing the director in charge we have officially taken responsibility for it.
That's why this matter is over now.
You can live in peace now and that's good.
Dad, it's not over yet.
- You... - No, you're wrong.
- Something came to my mind. - What is it?
During the investigation I was asked about things
which only I and Otawara could know.
About the soba shop where we met and the precise date and time.
It looks as if Otawara had leaked those informations.
What's that supposed to mean?
Otawara was targeted by the prosecution himself.
He wouldn't have leaked these informations because he might have been arrested himself.
Is it possible, Yu, that Otawara framed you?
By this incident Takada lost the trust of the public.
The price of our shares has already begun to fall.
Making them cheaper and cheaper and then buy them up,
couldn't this be Otawara's true aim?
Don't tell me... we are being taken over?
Right after trading started at the Tokyo Stock Exchange today,
the shares of Takada General Real Estate fell sharply.
They closed at a record low
while fears of deteriorating corporate performance increased.
President! The share price doesn't stop falling.
- There's nothing but orders to sell. - The share price has halved itself.
- Something must be done quickly. - President!
It has sunk to 538 yen?
No, wait until it's 400 yen.
Very soon, Takada will be available cheaply.
Yeah. 400 yen will be reached soon.
Sorry for the sudden visit. Is Aniki here?
Come in.
Sit down.
You have wondered with what a sad face I would come here, right?
After getting you dismissed and doing this selfish thing against your advice that's natural.
I brought the company and dad in trouble.
I...
Do you know in which situation Takada is now?
If this continues, the company will go under.
It's all because I contacted Otawara.
When I think he leaked it so we could be taken over...
That's why I told you to let it be! Otawara is such a man!
Ryuichi-san.
Ryuichi-san, Yu-kun is very worried.
Can't we do anything?
If we all work together, we might find a way.
Otawara is without doubt waiting for the share price to fall.
Probably, he will act when it's down to 400 yen.
Something must be done before that happens.
There might be only 1 thing we can do now.
What is it?
Listen well to what I say now.
From now on, it's a game against time.
What do you want to talk about?
About Congressman Otawara.
Kurosawa-san,
could it be you're cooperating with Otawara?
And if I said we'd be cooperating?
Does this mean you came to check if I am an enemy or a friend?
Yes.
I also here to mention that Otawara is using the media
to spread completely unfounded rumors about Takada.
Looks like Otawara is doing it thoroughly.
We won't let us be taken over. Definitely not.
What can you do to stop it?
It's not only Otawara.
Taking over Takada is now a piece of cake for me.
What will you do?
Whoever the enemy is,
we will fight.
Couldn't you trust me? Please give us your support.
Our business partners withdraw one after another.
And the share price has declined to 473 yen.
What on earth will become of Takada?
- Now that I've got a 3rd person. - Well, well...
- Is our company alright? - It may become dangerous at last.
Are you joking?
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If this continues, we won't have a company anymore.
Takada will collapse!
If the company gets taken over, what will you do then?
Will our employees be cast adrift!
With full force... I'm working on it with full force!
It will definitely stabilize!
President! Please give it your consideration!
Here.
Itadakimasu.
Say, Momo-chan.
What kind of man is Kurosawa Kousuke?
He's exactly the man he looks.
To be true, I don't really know what to think of him.
Of course, he helped us several times and treated us kindly.
He's a gentleman.
Still,
is he an enemy, or a friend?
You may be surprised,
but Momoko trusts Kousuke 100%.
100%?
You may think how can I say this
despite being married for the 4th time,
but Kousuke's love for Momoko
is true love.
I won't invest in Takada.
I will invest 10 billion yen in you.
Taking over Takada is now a piece of cake for me.
What you think is right, is right.
What's that supposed to mean?
Are you saying I shall make my sister the president?
No, I didn't say "president".
I want you to appoint Aunt Momoko a manager of Takada.
What's the idea?
If all Takada family members pull together, we will rescue the company from this crisis.
I'm no longer a member of the company
and have no right to speak like that.
But, I want to save the company!
Dad, can't we make a deal with Kurosawa-san?
- Kurosawa? - Yes.
We have to win Kurosawa-san over to our side.
Let's present him Aunt Momoko as an executive
and secure us his funds.
If we all pull together, we will get out of this.
Why do you trust this man?
After all, isn't he also a family member?
It looks bad. Takada is down to 407 yen.
- Soon, 400 yen will be reached. - What will happen to us?
I don't know. Maybe we will get acquired.
That would mean suddenly a new president came from overseas...
But that would be...
I'm afraid it's not impossible.
It was a few month ago, wasn't it?
When we met for the first time.
And should you ask me for financial support,
I wouldn't lend you even a single yen.
I'm very sorry for that remark.
No, I don't blame you for it.
Could you please provide us your funds?
Kurosawa-san! Lend us money please!
We also have the intention to welcome my sister Momoko as an executive.
Please!
Previously,
I had cast a glance at Takada Real Estate
which seemed to be a wonderful company.
But, for an investment,
the internal circumstances were too fragile.
I had the feeling they were standing on the brink.
There are lots of companies which are bound by family ties.
But if that tie weakens,
such a company would surely collapse.
Can you give me a promise?
Not to give up your 2 sons.
Of course.
That's my intention.
Alright.
Well then...
Let me lend you my power.
Because I'm a family member too.
It seems you've not been charged, right?
Yes. Just like you.
I'm glad about that.
Don't stand around there. How about taking a seat?
Today's Kawari-soba seems to be Yuzukiri. ( with citrus flavour )
No, not today.
I'm just here to tell you one thing.
It won't go as you had expected, Otawara-sensei.
What are you talking about?
We will soon
hold a majority of 51% of our company's stock.
With this, no one can take us over anymore.
That has absolutely nothing to do with me.
Besides, even if you get involved, such an investment would mean...
Don't tell me...
You got it.
We're doing a management buy-out.
Takada's management team buys the majority of the shares
and then takes the company private.
It will be delisted. That's the way we've chosen.
Then we can protect our employees without having to listen to anyone's instructions.
There's no way to do that so easily!
Me and my family will protect the company.
My brother is bowing his head to our partner companies and asking for their trust.
My grandfather and my relatives are helping too.
Even Kurosawa-san has provided funds.
Kurosawa-san...
Congressman Otawara. Even if you tried to grab us this time,
in the end, you only have reunited us.
I have no time for that stuff.
I have to eat my soba, haven't I?
Remember please.
I can screw you up too.
Talk with my secretary about the gratification.
However, that's not my intention.
I won't let you have Takada!
Excuse me.
Oi, oi! Everyone pay attention!
The management will buy the company to prevent a collapse.
We can go on working as always!
- We did it! We did it! - Yeah!
- The share price is rising. - The share price is going up!
The share price has risen!
We're saved.
What a luck, isn't it, Ryuichi-san!
Now we can protect everyone.
Hi, Takayuki!
- Papa! - Momoko!
Momoko is happy to be a Takada executive.
But to say the truth, being the president would be even better.
Well, who cares?
Kurosawa-san was a big help in this case, wasn't he?
Don't worry.
You can buy back Kousuke's shares anytime.
Of course, that's my intention.
But I don't know how many years it will take.
Do you see now that Kousuke is respectable?
- Yes. - Great.
Then, Momoko will go.
This morning, Momoko... entered Kousuke's family register.
We're going on a honeymoon.
I'm going now to meet with Kousuke in Dubai.
- See you. - Sister!
- Congratulations on your wedding! - Thank you.
The Takada family has grown now. Please treat us well.
- A 5th wedding won't be tolerated. - Takayuki!
Of course. I'm not planning a 5th wedding for now.
Momoko. This time, you will be happy.
Thank you, Papa. Momoko is always happy.
Ciao.
See you.
I was always afraid of you.
I wondered if you wouldn't catch up someday
and I would be overtaken.
When you became director, I thought now it had finally happened.
You were the always free little brother whom everybody loved.
I always wanted to be like you.
Wait a moment.
That's my line.
I always wanted to become like you.
Perfect at everything and loved by dad.
I wanted to answer his expectations like my big brother.
That's why I was incredibly happy
when dad said he pinned his hopes on me.
I felt I had gained a little upon my big brother.
But I...
didn't become like you.
The person Takada needs
is you.
What are you going to do from now on?
I don't know.
Shouldn't we work together?
Yu, since a long time I wanted to admit it to you.
Without you, I wouldn't be the person I am.
You are my precious little brother.
I'm really grateful to you.
I think Ryuichi and I are together now
because I met you.
It's because of the time I spent with you.
From the beginning, you and me were riding on different ships.
At that time when we were watching the same scenery,
I was convinced we were riding the same ship
and were going in the same direction.
There even was a time when I thought it was love.
But even if we could go back to those times,
I think we wouldn't come closer than that.
And that's because I love your brother.
You will tell me when your ship's destination is decided, okay?
Yes.
I'm truly sorry for that manner of speaking.
I was totally hyped-up, but I've calmed down at last.
Have you seen Hikari-chan?
You came to meet her too, right?
I suppose Hikari wouldn't want to see me anymore.
- Why? - Just look at me now.
I've been arrested and don't have a job.
It's only natural that she wouldn't like me.
- Are you dumb? - Dumb?
You're so slow.
How about you meet Hikari-chan and ask her directly?
About what?
For example, "What of me do you dislike?"
And if she says there's nothing she dislikes,
you shouldn't have doubts about yourself any longer.
But even if she says there are several things she dislikes,
I think Hikari-chan is an irreplacable partner for you.
Yu?!
I'm not sure whether it's cute.
Open it.
How cute!
They brought me your letter.
Thank you.
You came so often to visit me
and I was so brusque. I'm sorry.
I can understand you.
Because inside you will never change.
Seems you understand me better than I do myself.
That may be so.
I know more about you than you.
Well, there's one thing I'd like to ask.
What is it?
- No, I'd better not ask. - What is it? Tell me what it is!
That's one of your bad points.
Well, then tell me
which points of me you dislike. Well, then tell me
which points of me you dislike.
Which points of you I dislike?
As many as stars in heaven.
You have nerving points,
some suitable points, you do what you like,
and you don't listen to what people say.
So, let's stop asking questions like these now.
- When we're at HIROSE... - Thank you.
For helping me to understand myself.
You never change, do you?
You always treat me in the same way.
Whether I'm a simple office worker or an executive.
I had no idea.
If things are the same as yesterday,
that's such a relief.
You are one of these things.
Did you notice that right now?
Yeah. I noticed it right now.
Is it too late for a new start?
It's not too late.
You're beautiful,
- Oneesan. - Thank you,
Ototo-kun.
Take good care of Aniki, okay?
You may now kiss the bride. Please.
From today on, I return to Takada as head of the Sales Department.
I'm Takada Ryuichi.
From now on, let's work well together.
The time has come, huh?
Training at Draymond Resorts will give me a lot of experience.
Make an effort and study hard.
Aniki, take good care of dad, okay? He's no spring chicken anymore.
Alright.
Is it okay not to say good-bye to everyone?
I already have.
Hikari also told me she'd wait for me.
I see.
Do your best, Yu.
You too, Aniki.
If anything happens, call me immediately.
It's only us 2 brothers.
I'll be back.