"It is not about satisfying desires.
Desires will not cease to increase.
Desires are limitless."
Tomas Sedlacek.
Tokyo, the city of good food.
It should be able impress you.
(Book of Cuisine in Tokyo)
The place we're going to isn't listed in that book.
My requests have all been turned down.
I suppose they’re not going to agree to cooperate this time either.
But I really want Mr. Vladimir to try the local cuisine.
I'm looking forward to it.
Mr. Vladimir said that he's been to many famous sushi restaurants,
but has never heard of this one.
That's because this restaurant keeps a low profile.
A truly great shop does not need fancy signs.
Please.
(Rokurouta)
- Welcome. - Welcome.
The owner, Mr. Rokurouta, has been making sushi for 45 years.
He practices the traditional Edo period ways.
The reservation list is already full for the next six months.
Here, spotted shad.
The sushi sunk a little, didn't it?
It means air was packed into it.
The moment it enters the mouth,
the ginger breaks apart and combines with the raw fish.
This is what real sushi is.
Yellowtail.
Conger.
Is this really okay?
Tuna.
This is art itself.
This sushi establishment is unlike any other.
As a food critic, you agree with me, right?
Hey, get the other table to leave.
Okay.
Excuse me.
Could you please leave for today?
Why? We're not finished yet.
We're very sorry. The bill is on us.
Let's go.
Sorry for the interruption.
Were they plain-clothed inspectors?
They say they want to give us three stars every year.
Mind your own business.
Sorry.
Did you reject the three-star rating?
A sushi master only cares about the customers' smiles.
Fatty tuna.
Mr. Vladimir said this is excellent.
It's his first time learning about the real, traditional sushi.
No, that's impossible.
This shop will never agree.
What is it?
Are you asking us to open a branch in Moscow?
To open a traditional sushi shop in Moscow is Mr. Vladimir's dream.
After tasting Mr. Rokurouta's sushi, he's more determined than ever.
What do you say to Moscow Rokurouta?
Master.
Thank you for the invitation.
- Are you not confident? - What?
Do you not have confidence...
- to succeed? - What a joke!
I'll show you what I'm made of!
Mr. Vladimir is becoming more pleased with you.
Here are 200 million yen.
Let the rest of the world taste what real traditional sushi is.
This is only something you can do, Mr. Rokurouta.
I can't just leave...
- my customers here. - Master.
Will you let me run this shop?
I want to see you make sushi for the rest of the world.
I will do my best to uphold the integrity of this shop.
Please go to Moscow with assurance.
What are you talking about?
You're making me tear up.
How could I say no...
when you're being so sincere?
I'll do it then.
- Moscow Rokurouta. - Master.
Thank you very much.
He has agreed.
What is happening here?
This place is closed off.
The building is being torn down tomorrow.
You shouldn't be here.
Hey! Stop!
(Diamond Bar)
(Basement)
Bastard!
Damn it.
Catch them!
- Where did they go? - This way.
Get them!
Don't laugh. They'll find us.
I need oxygen. Get me an oxygen tank.
Don't believe everything you see.
Are food reviews trustworthy?
Are hot springs truly healing?
Is the girl you met at the ski resort...
the same girl standing next to you?
Welcome to the world of The Confidence Man.
(The Confidence Man JP: The Queen of Resorts)
Cheers!
They look good!
Delicious!
The pirozhki is delicious!
Why aren't you eating, Boku?
How could you guys still eat? You should reflect on what happened.
We almost got killed by a Russian mafia.
But that didn't happen.
- We failed. Accept it. - We can do it again.
I was thinking of a way out.
But you two left me for the wolves.
I thought you were trying to divert their attention.
I didn't want to waste your effort.
Boku, in those situations, one has to save himself first.
Forget about your companions.
You've learned this before.
The most important thing when things go wrong is...
- To save yourself. - That's right.
We're neither family nor friends.
Richard.
You said you were planning to retire after this last job.
You needed money for a simple life after retirement.
That's why I came to help.
That's right.
But you're planning to buy a cruise.
You aren't retiring at all.
- I got found out. - You got found out.
Don't you dare ask for my help again.
Dako too. I'm cutting all ties with you two.
- Come on, Boku. - I don't want to hear it.
No matter what, I'll never return to this world again.
This is the last time.
Wait!
It's lonely.
"We're neither family nor friends."
- But we're lovers. - Absolutely not!
Boku.
How about a bet on when he'll return?
- Half a year. - Two months.
(Two months later)
I won!
What did you want to talk about, Boku?
Let me hear it.
As I was looking for a job to try to lead a normal life,
a poster caught my eye.
It was of a leisurely scenery at the Hinabita Hot Spring Town.
I thought I could lead a normal life there.
I jumped on a train with that feeling in my heart.
I chanced upon a small guest house that took me in.
Hello.
Welcome.
Welcome to our guest house.
The lovely guest house was called Suzuya.
Go!
It was filled with customs and history that the scholars love.
They served simple yet tasty food.
The people there were welcoming and friendly.
It was a beloved traditional hot spring that healed the soul.
(Bathhouse)
I was totally in love with Suzuya.
I wish I could stay there forever.
Did you miss out any information?
No.
- That's good. - And?
And then the simple and stable days...
- were suddenly over. - Everyone.
I'm planning to sell Suzuya.
Supposedly, the business hasn't been doing well.
In the past two years,
after the opening of Sakurada Resort in the nearby town,
- the customers have dwindled. - I've made a request to them...
to give everyone here a job.
Who are you selling Suzuya to?
To Sakurada Resort.
Sakurada Resort is the one...
that has been expanding aggressively, right?
They have managed to revive failing hotels and resorts.
Welcome, President Sakurada.
She has been dubbed as the hotelier saviour.
It smells of mold.
- Get out of the way. - What saviour?
- That woman is a destroyer. - You're full of passion.
According to the staff,
Sakurada Resort had planned to acquire Suzuya five years ago.
But the owner turned her down.
Subsequently,
negative reviews on Suzuya started appearing online.
The forums were filled with bad comments.
That really impacted the business.
Then Sakurada Resort must be the mastermind behind it.
That's right.
They wanted Suzuya.
What is going on?
Are you unsatisfied with anything?
The signing amount is zero.
Are you asking me to give Suzuya...
- to you for free? - After conducting a proper review,
we found this place to be worth nothing.
The floors creak and the food is bad.
The furnishings are cheap and customer service is forced.
You prioritize useless things like traditions over security.
So typical of...
Typical of what?
A garbage guest house.
You promised to at least keep the name of Suzuya, right?
I said I'd consider it.
But after some thought, I've decided it needs to be changed.
What about my staff?
What about them?
You're going to hire them all, right?
That depends on whether they can meet our expectations.
But I'm already not expecting any light at the end of the tunnel.
Ma'am.
Ma'am, I'll never go there.
I don't like Sakurada Resort.
I want to work with you.
Dami.
(Suzuya)
I'm sorry.
You've just joined us,
but now you have to go through this.
If my husband was still alive,
things might not have ended up like this.
I'm angry at myself.
I've disappointed him.
Is selling it the only way?
How much do you need to keep Suzuya?
Let me help you.
How much do you need...
so you won't have to sell this place?
I want to take 150 million yen from Sakurada Shizuko.
Nice! We've got ourselves a big catch.
Let's go get Sakurada Shizuko.
Boss, please gather the pawns.
We'll need them to dig up all the information.
Right.
I'll make sure the part-timers do their jobs well.
But 150 million yen is too little.
Let's go big or nothing. At least 200 or 300 million yen.
Yes!
Ms. Sakurada, welcome.
The president of Sakurada Resort, Sakurada Shizuko.
After graduating, she married the heir of hotelier Sakurada...
and became the lady boss.
She made a name for herself...
when she revived the Sakurada Hotel and started a chain of hotels.
Her reach and power quickly expanded.
Shizuko is an ambitious woman.
She got whatever she wanted.
That one too.
That's the last piece.
I reserved that piece first.
Didn't I?
Yes.
I'm so sorry, miss.
Countless hoteliers have gone out of business because of her.
It was rumoured that people have gone bankrupt,
families were shattered and even death.
(Possessive. Will do anything to get what she wants.)
(Sakurada Resort)
Her goal is to control the country's tourism industry.
She's indeed capable of the feat.
She is the queen of Japan's resort hub.
She is also set to break into the international market.
Good morning.
Are we meeting the minister?
Yes.
Manipulating the forums is just the basic.
Bribery and illegal dealings are common.
She supposedly hires people who would do all sorts of things.
Can you set me up Minister Yokoi?
Her relationship with her husband is non-existent.
He basically goes pub-crawling like a useless bum.
(Husband goes to pubs and sings with hostesses.)
(Sakurada Shizuko)
She's pretty much what we expected.
I think we'll have a good time with her.
All right. Let's decide on how to bait her.
We won't have to worry about Dako using her womanly charm this time.
It can work on a woman too.
Forget it.
Well then, we'll just sell her the thing that she wants so much.
(Development of resorts and vacation centers)
(What's the deal with IR vacations?)
She only wants one thing. A second Macau.
So an integrated resort center led by the government?
That's right! A casino in Japan.
No matter where it's built,
it's a big business that generates millions of revenue.
I don't want a casino in Japan. Is it fine...
- just because it makes money? - Of course, it is.
But people would be addicted to gambling.
It's pointless to talk about gambling addiction.
Do you know how many gambling dens there are in this country?
Japan is basically one big gamble nation.
Okay?
According to the report,
the main developer is MMR Resorts,
an experienced casino operator in America.
Now, which Japanese corporation is willing to work with MMR?
The most obvious choice would be...
an established brand like Oyama Hotel.
That makes sense.
But the queen of Japan's resort hub...
will not let this opportunity slip from her fingers.
Shizuka has sent a handsome gift to the project's person-in-charge...
as well as Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Yokoi.
She's already set herself up in the world of politics.
What a devious witch.
But at this moment,
that politician was betrayed by his lower body.
He was forced to bow out from politics.
Everything she worked for turned into blisters.
You mean bubbles.
In Yokoi's place...
is the young and highly-anticipated Mizuuchi Shun.
But Shizuko has never paid much attention to Shun,
so she couldn't get a word with him at all.
Besides, Shun hates Shizuko.
People have been calling Mr. Mizuuchi...
the inexhaustible politician.
She's finally beat.
Useless.
I don't care what you do.
Find a connection with the minister.
Shizuko didn't give up.
She had to find out Mizuuchi's weakness,
so she deployed her underground team.
I've done some investigating.
But he turned out to be as clean as people made him to be.
We don't have anything on him.
This goody-two-shoes. What a bother.
But if I can find out...
the resort center's current progress,
I might be able to do something.
Right now, her head is out of the water with her mouth open.
We just need to drop the bait and she'd jump at it.
Are you going to work at Sakurada Resort?
Yes. I'm going to become Shizuka's closest assistant.
- Do you think it's that easy? - Who do you think I am?
I'm Dako.
Her persistence and perseverance sure are infallible.
Well, whatever.
How are the interns this year?
There is one outstanding applicant.
She writes very good reports.
But...
But what?
She seems like a typical nerd.
I think it'd be hard to communicate with her.
Ms. Matsuyama Misaki, graduate student.
Why do you wish to join us?
Your beliefs have greatly inspired me.
Because you're passionate about the old hotels,
you're unwilling to let them be forgotten by the times.
You've dedicated your time to revive failing establishments.
Similar to writing reports, outstanding students are boring.
Allow me to be frank then.
My reason for choosing this company is simple.
It allows me to reap bigger rewards.
Every time I stayed in Japan's established hotels,
I feel so disappointed.
They're stuck in the past.
You need to eat at a certain time.
You need to bath before a certain time.
They force their services onto you.
They believe bowing in their kimonos to be thoughtful service.
It's only natural for them to close down.
But only Ms. Sakurada sees beyond that.
You're basically a conqueror.
So I hope to be able to stand with you at the top.
(Matsuyama Misaki)
(Employment History)
(Part-time secretary at a local construction company)
I hate people like you the most.
- Ms. Hagima, three more beers. - Sure.
I'm sorry. I'll bring them right away.
Are the crabs for Hiragi ready?
Sir, that is the women's bath.
Okay.
Aren't you supposed to be her assistant?
I need to start from the bottom.
All the staff at Sakurada Resort started from the bottom.
Hopefully you won't retire in the same role.
Don't you worry. Shizuka is going to call for me soon.
You should worry about yourself. Have you prepared the bait?
Isn't the bait too big?
The bigger, the better.
(Hachigoro Guesthouse)
I'm back.
Welcome back.
Is lunch ready?
If you're okay with carp, I can make a rice bowl with it.
Thank you. This island is pretty amazing.
Is that so?
There's nothing much here at all.
- Am I the only guest today? - Not just today.
There are basically no guests during off-peak season.
So are you closed most of the time?
I usually make money during summer.
During this season, I only come if I have a reservation.
The rest of the time, I play in the band.
It seems pretty tough.
I'm doing it because of what my grandpa said.
Your grandpa?
I agreed to take over the guesthouse so he let me have the island.
I'll go and prepare food.
(Hachigoro Guesthouse)
I see.
Don't worry about it. We'll set another time.
Yes. Bye.
What the heck? Seriously.
What happened?
Nothing.
The contractor canceled the meeting.
They were the one who set it up.
How rude. Which company is it?
Manazuru Construction.
Stop working with them then.
Yes.
(I often see Minister Mizuuchi back home.)
(Have you heard about the bribery?)
(What bribery? Tell me.)
(I heard they're building a casino.)
(Izu Construction's president came. It's a big deal.)
Did you say Manazuru Construction?
Yes.
Well?
Your speculation is correct.
The contractors from Mizuuchi's hometown...
had been meeting for the past few days.
It seems like they were welcoming someone.
Is it someone connected to Mizuuchi?
I'm not sure.
It's unlike Mizuuchi to do something attention-seeking.
It might not be Mizuuchi himself, but could be someone close to him.
Mizuuchi didn't have an upper hand in the election.
I wish I had some concrete evidence.
I'm exhausted from all the entertaining.
People involved in construction sure can drink.
I wonder if she has seen this post.
It will be bad for the minister if it stays up.
(It seems like the money for the casino...)
(is backed up by Mizuuchi.)
Gross.
You can delete it now.
Ma'am. Did you want to see me?
Sit down.
You said this before.
You wanted to stand with me at the top.
Yes.
Do you want to be my assistant?
Really?
But first, you need to prove your worth.
What do you want me to do?
Do you know why I picked you?
I'm capable.
That's what I believe, but I know it's never that simple.
I've been wondering what the real reason is.
One thing in your resume stood out to me.
I did some investigation.
(To Manazuru Station)
(Matsuyama Construction)
I'm home.
I'm so tired. Can I have some tea?
I just said "I'm home", didn't I?
How embarrassing.
I came to enquire about renovating.
Renovating? No problem.
Just as I presumed,
you are the daughter of Manazuru Construction's boss.
So what if I am?
That's Mizuuchi Shun's constituency.
Your dad used to be...
the head of his support group.
So you want me to help you get close to Mizuuchi.
You won't be able to survive in this industry...
if you don't use what's available.
I'm ready to do what it takes.
But my dad didn't like that Mizuuchi had no favours,
so he cut all ties a few years ago.
I didn't ask for details.
You should have a way with the old geezers around him.
At least find out where the project is being built.
How am I supposed to do that?
By using all that is available to you.
Your womanly charm, for instance.
Womanly charm?
I'm sure you've had boyfriends.
(Conference with Minister Mizuuchi Shun)
- Thank you. - Sure.
That's him.
He's usually working behind the scenes.
That man is Mizuuchi's spear. His secretary, Tsuruta Tetsugoro.
He's the one handling all the unspoken biddings.
Sir.
Please excuse me for a minute.
- Okay. - I'll be right back.
Who was that?
I'm not sure. I don't know him.
Long time no see, Misaki. How is your dad?
I have something to ask you.
What is it?
I'll get straight to the point then.
- The integrated resort center... - Hold up.
I have nothing to say about that. Nothing's been set.
- At least the location... - I told you, nothing is set.
- Tokyo? Osaka? Okinawa? - Stop it.
I heard you're working at Sakurada Resort.
Did the president ask you to do this?
So what if she did?
Here's a little gift.
I'm sure you know that the minister does no favours.
Well, this isn't for the minister, but for you.
A congratulatory gift for your grandson.
I can't accept it.
I've heard from Misaki.
About what you did to her.
What do you mean?
Have you forgotten?
I've no idea.
What you did to her while she was still in high school.
It's made her wary of men until now.
Misaki, I've no idea what she's talking about.
While working part-time as an announcer,
inside the election truck...
Stop it.
Even now, I remember what you said in my ear.
"Sing for me, oriole."
"Sing for me."
Tabloids love stories like these.
"Minister Mizuuchi's secretary molested a minor."
- Are you threatening me? - Indeed, I am.
You're the one entertaining the contractors in the area, right?
It's in Manazuru.
So you're building it right here?
Yes.
On a patch of land by the sea.
Has this been decided?
It won't happen if he's not elected.
There has to be some sacrifices. Are you happy now?
Please accept this.
What a terrible scene to act out.
Good work.
I didn't think Mizuuchi would give favours to locals...
to gain votes.
There are no truly honest politicians.
All of the people want to satisfy their desires.
No matter who.
You're amazing, as expected.
Are you going to bribe those with authority now?
Let's see.
(Manazuru)
I scare myself sometimes.
(The Sightseeing Value of Uninhabited Islands and Development)
(By 2nd Year MBA Student, Matsuyama Misaki)
Where are we going?
I thought of a great idea.
I got the hint from you.
Me?
I got the idea after reading your report.
There is an uninhabited island in Manazuru's waters.
Don't you get it?
That's right.
- Hachigoro Island. - Hachigoro Island.
At the end of the Edo Period,
this island was named after its owner, Komatsu Hachigoro.
It has an area of 0.6 square kilometres.
It's a ten-minute boat ride from Manazuru.
It can be directly connected with a bridge.
I see it now.
If you buy this island and build a Sakurada Resort...
It can become a part of the integrated resort center.
When it comes to power, Oyama Hotel is no match for us.
The resort center will belong to us.
Amazing. You're amazing.
I would never have thought of buying the whole island.
I'm the only one who could think of this.
That's why I'm the conqueror.
I'm impressed.
This island currently belongs to Hachigoro's grandson,
Komatsu Takeo.
He runs a little guesthouse on the island, but it's on and off.
Business is limited to guests that come during summer or to fish.
A stable business is basically impossible.
This is it.
I'd call this a fisherman's lodge rather than a guesthouse.
Will he agree to sell?
He's just a poor boy.
The money will do the talking.
What matters is how much we should offer.
How much is the island's evaluated price?
About 250 million yen.
We'll buy it for 200 million yen then.
Hello.
Yes, welcome.
Are you Mr. Komatsu Takeo?
Yes, I am.
（Hachigoro Guesthouse）
No way. You must be kidding.
I'm serious.
But you're from that big Sakurada Resort.
Why do you want this lousy island for?
To be frank, this island is a hidden gem.
Are you serious?
Yes. According to my company's assessment,
this island is worth about 180 million yen.
But considering it has this quaint guesthouse on it,
I'm willing to buy it for 200 million yen.
Are you going to buy this island for 200 million yen?
That's right.
Two hundred million yen.
But my grandpa left me this island.
I have the power to unleash the island's potential.
I'm sure your late grandpa would be happy.
But still...
I understand. All this must be too sudden for you.
But I hope you'll think about it.
It's fine. You can rest.
Don't worry about it.
I'm sorry for leaving behind so much food.
It must be hard with overnight guests.
Not at all. I'm happy to even have guests.
Are there raccoons here?
I haven't seen any.
Really?
You're pretty good at washing.
Of course. After all, I started as an owner of a guesthouse.
It wasn't easy getting to where I am today.
Please give it some thought.
I'm sure your late grandpa...
would be happy if the guesthouse does well.
Has someone else already approached you?
- No. - So there was.
No, it's not what you think.
Which company is it?
Please stop asking.
I saw this name card there.
"Oyama Group CEO."
Did Oyama send someone there?
Looks like they've got their eyes on the island too.
What now? Maybe he has already said yes to them.
If Oyama offered a higher price...
Just worrying about it will get us nowhere.
Go and prepare the money.
How much?
Five bags.
What? Five bags?
Are you going to use five bags?
Don't make me repeat myself.
It's a small amount if we could build a casino.
Our target is nothing but a clueless, naive boy.
He wouldn't be able to say no to so much money.
Make him sign the contract on the spot.
Understood.
The island will be mine.
Yes! The fish has taken the bait.
A catch of 500 million yen? As expected of Dako.
It's your time to shine now. Bring the catch to shore, Takeo.
What's the matter?
I was just wondering what would happen to Sakurada Shizuko.
Why are you worrying, Boku?
The company is too big to crumble by losing just 500 million yen.
But it's definitely going to be a big tarnish for her.
She might be forced to bear responsibility and resign.
(Sakurada Shizuko)
What is it, Boku?
Nothing. I'll see you then.
Bye.
This has been an easy win.
Of course. After all, I started out as an owner of a guesthouse.
It wasn't easy getting to where I am today.
Rumours about me never ceased.
They called me the destroyer of traditions...
for buying and devouring all the old buildings.
They're not entirely wrong.
But it pains me to see such places go to waste.
Despite all the criticism and hate,
I won't let Japanese establishments end up with foreign investors.
I believe I'm the only one who is able to do this.
Nobody else sees the charm of the hotels better than me.
(Shizuko's hometown, Setouchi, Hay Villa)
I have a favour to ask.
I went back and thought about it.
Your grandpa left this guesthouse to you.
Offering you 200 million yen was unacceptable.
I've brought 300 million yen.
I'm adding 200 million yen as a personal gesture.
I don't think anyone else can offer a higher price.
It's okay to sign the official contract later.
But you can sign and stamp this document now if you agree...
and you can take all the money.
You can sign it and take the 500 million yen,
or you can sell it at a lower price to another.
Please decide now.
Is this really okay?
Are you really going to pay 500 million yen?
Yes.
There's nothing on this island.
That's not true.
- There are lots of valuable... - Do you really want to build...
a resort center?
What are you talking about?
We just want to protect this island.
Shut up.
Ms. Sakurada. No matter how small a guesthouse is,
it contains the memories of countless people.
I'll never sell to someone who only cares about money.
It's the same for everyone.
It's the same for you too, isn't it?
Have you forgotten about what you believed in?
Setouchi.
Guesthouse, Hay Villa.
I heard it was a wonderful little guesthouse.
The neighbours still remember.
They told me how the capable couple ran a successful guesthouse.
They had a young daughter who happily helped with chores.
But they were forced to mortgage the house.
On the day they moved, the young girl cried and said...
This is my home. I'm going to take it back.
That house is dilapidated and uninhabited.
Why did you give up on taking the guesthouse back?
Did you lack the funds?
Who are you?
You're the one who needs to self-reflect.
Did you unconsciously lose sight of the real you?
Desire is like an unstoppable snowball.
Haven't you cast aside...
what it is that you truly want?
Is what you really want...
a resort center that bedazzles with superficial things?
Are you really the best at that?
Please remember.
What you truly want...
is the one and only little guesthouse....
in that coastal town.
Where the little girl helped with washing the dishes.
Excuse me.
Ma'am.
Igarashi did?
I investigated based on your instructions.
This is the owner of Hachigoro Island, Komatsu Takeo.
Hey, wait a minute.
He was performing in front of Isezakicho Station.
Hello.
I knew it.
I felt something was off from the start.
You didn't know the meaning of overnight and raccoons.
It must be a bother to keep it overnight.
Not at all. I'm happy to even have guests.
Are there raccoons here?
I haven't seen any.
In our industry,
overnight means fish that wasn't sold on the day.
Raccoons refer to guests who don't eat at the guesthouse.
Can you explain this photo to me?
No, that's because...
Matsuyama. What is going on here?
That's...
This man is a fake.
He must be a conman.
I see.
We almost got conned of 500 million yen.
Ma'am, this man is despicable!
You even pretended to be all noble by reprimanding me.
How cocky.
Igarashi, what should we do with him?
Leave it to me. I'll deal with it and leave no traces.
Can you do that?
Stop right there!
Stop!
Where do you think you're going?
I'm sorry! You've got it wrong!
(Sale of Hachigoro Island)
Here you go.
Thank you.
You're most welcome. Is this really all mine?
Yes. We'll be leaving then.
(Guesthouse)
Igarashi, I'll leave him to you.
Yes.
I'll throw him into the sea while the tide is still low.
- Can I ask for one last favour? - Enough blabbering.
(Sakurada Resort)
- Good morning. - Good morning.
(Sakurada Resort's newest development on Hachigoro Island)
Good morning!
Good morning.
Ma'am.
Thank you for your attendance.
We have decided on the location for the integrated resort center.
We shall now make the announcement.
The construction site will be in Okinawa.
"Integrated resort center set for Okinawa."
Okinawa.
Objectively speaking,
Okinawa is the most suitable location.
Okinawa?
Wait, isn't Mr. Tsuruta his personal secretary?
How could this be?
There is no one called Tsuruta at Minister Mizuuchi's office.
Matsuyama.
Where is Matsuyama? Is she here?
Get out of the way!
Ma'am!
Hurry!
Takeo.
About the 500 million yen contract...
About that...
What is going on?
Who are you?
I'm Komatsu Takeo.
(Hachigoro Guesthouse)
Ma'am! Hang in there!
Do you need a room here?
Shut up!
Never swayed by feelings, always fair.
As expected of Shun.
He's not easily persuaded.
Boku, come and eat or everything will be gone.
Who on earth are they?
You sure seem pissed, young master.
I'm not young master. It's Boku.
No, I rather you not call me that.
This guy is not Takeo.
He's my little brother.
- Hello. - And who are you?
Me?
You can address me as...
Igarashi.
You didn't answer the question.
I want to know who you are.
I'm your peer.
Initially, I tricked everyone, regardless of their background.
But after meeting Dako, the angel,
I've changed.
She's my one true love.
That's enough.
- But you asked. - Dako, you tell him.
The point is, Igarashi is our safety net.
We can use him if and when Boku goes astray.
Astray?
You were supposed to make the catch,
but you ended up sympathizing her.
You almost busted the operation due to your soft heart.
This means, you've already included these two in the plan...
before I told you about it.
You could say that.
Which meant, you didn't need me at all.
That's not...
It's true.
All right now.
Let me explain.
Dako already had her eyes on Sakurada Resort before.
It so happened that Boku came up with the request.
Yes, that's right.
It's not nice to be left out.
Boku would whine about it.
Wait.
Wait a minute. No.
This isn't right.
Was it you? Did you set everything up?
You placed the notice where I could see.
It was a hint.
You purposely let me go to Suzuya.
- But we're lovers. - Absolutely not!
Boku.
There's no way.
I wouldn't have been able to plan everything out.
Was Misao a part of your plan too?
Was the lady boss fake?
Not her. She is the real thing.
She was the real pretty lady boss.
So you knew everything.
You've been playing me for a fool.
You enjoy giving me a hard time, don't you?
That's not...
Anyway, Boku.
You can give Misao this 150 million yen.
I think if you want to quit for good,
you should give her the money.
You suit the role of the owner of a guesthouse pretty well.
I will! This time I'm leaving for real.
I'll never see you guys again.
So long.
Bye.
What an annoying guy.
But he's too cute.
I can't help but tease him.
(Suzuya)
(Notice of shutting down. Sorry we had to say goodbye.)
(Thank you for your support thus far.)
Chef.
We'll get through this together.
(For Suzuya, from a supporter)
I wish you happiness.
(One year later)
(Sakurada Resort, Suzu No Ne)
I love the style here.
It's the perfect blend of tradition and modernity.
Welcome.
I'm the owner of Sakurada Resort's Suzu No Ne.
Dami!
Yes. I'm the owner, Dami.
Have I met you before?
We met right here.
Are you a returning guest?
Thank you for your unwavering support.
Please show the guests to the White Hall.
Yes.
This is awesome.
A wonderful hot spring, beautiful rooms, delicious food.
Comfortable and luxurious.
The staff are not overly friendly. Everything is perfect.
Even the skincare is great.
I found Misao. She started a family in Tokyo.
After marrying the chef,
she used the 150 million yen to start a Japanese restaurant.
I heard she's doing well as a housewife.
She was never a people person and didn't like the countryside.
She is finally free from her burdens.
She even visited Hawaii twice. What do you think?
Do you want to hear about Sakurada Shizuko?
She took the blame and resigned from her position.
The staff tried to stop her.
We...
No, I mean the country needs you.
If you leave,
the country's hotel business will be acquired by foreign investors.
But you guys are still here.
I've heard rumours...
that she started a small guesthouse...
at a coastal town that hosted foreigners...
together with her husband.
Looks like she finally found what it is that makes her happy.
Who knows? Maybe one day, her desires will flare again.
This is only the beginning. Just you wait.
It would be truly incredible if that happened.
Boku, Richard, come and soak!
- No, thank you. - Leave me alone.
Goodness, Sakurada Resort is awesome.
If only it could expand to all the corners of the world.
Come and soak, guys!
(The Queen of Resorts, End)
Next episode,
the target is the wicked art critic, Jougazaki Zenzo.
You'll be tricked again this time.
Please stay tuned for The Confidence Man JP.
Episode 3, The Art Dealer.